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Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour

Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise

Rocky Mountaineer rail plus seven-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise from Calgary

Illustration of Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise

Vacations By Rail combines two distinct travel modes on this 15-day escorted adventure: two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train through the Canadian Rockies, followed by a seven-night cruise on the Celebrity Summit through Alaska's Inside Passage. The journey begins in Calgary, moves through Banff and Lake Louise with included excursions on Sulphur Mountain and to Emerald Lake, then boards the Rocky Mountaineer for daylight-only travel through the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Pass to Vancouver. From Vancouver, guests embark on a cruise that navigates the UNESCO-protected Inside Passage, passing Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, and Ketchikan. A Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing, included meals and drinks, and free time to explore independently. This tour suits repeat rail travellers, couples seeking escorted comfort, and those interested in capturing dramatic mountain and glacier landscapes.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of USD 7,299 does not include flights or airport transfers; add those costs to your total
  • Gratuities and tips onboard the Celebrity Summit are not included
  • Optional shore excursions in Juneau and offshore excursions at other ports are payable separately onboard the cruise
  • GoldLeaf Service upgrade on the Rocky Mountaineer costs an additional USD 720 per person and is not included in the base price

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Calgary

    To Calgary on the edge of the Rockies

    Arrive in Calgary and make your way to the hotel for one night. Dinner independently.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    The Trans-Canada Highway into the Rocky Mountains

    Travel the Trans-Canada Highway past Native American reservations into the Rocky Mountain foothills, arriving in Banff. Afternoon at leisure.

  3. Day 3overnight: Banff

    Banff National Park and Lake Louise

    Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, then a coach excursion to Lake Louise and Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, via the Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint. Evening talk from a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer.

  4. Day 4overnight: Banff

    Free day to explore Banff at leisure

    Free day in Banff, with optional local excursions to Lake Minnewanka and Bow Falls.

  5. Day 5overnight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops

    Board the Rocky Mountaineer (First Passage to the West route, SilverLeaf Class) past Castle Mountain, Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and the Continental Divide, descending into Yoho National Park before arriving in Kamloops.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  6. Day 6overnight: Vancouver

    Rocky Mountaineer to the Pacific coast

    Continue on the Rocky Mountaineer along the Thompson and Fraser Canyons past Hell's Gate, through the Fraser Valley and the Cascade Mountains, arriving in Vancouver for a two-night stay.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  7. Day 7overnight: Vancouver

    Exploring the sights of Vancouver

    Four-hour guided sightseeing tour of Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park (totem poles). Afternoon free to explore independently.

  8. Day 8overnight: aboard ship

    Setting sail for our Alaskan cruise

    Transfer to Vancouver's port to board the Celebrity Summit for a seven-night Inside Passage cruise, sailing into the Strait of Georgia. First dinner onboard.

    Meals: Dinner

  9. Day 9overnight: aboard ship

    Cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska

    Full day cruising the UNESCO-protected Inside Passage past fjords and inlets of British Columbia and southeast Alaska.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  10. Day 10overnight: aboard ship

    Icy Strait Point

    Cruise past Glacier Bay's tidewater glaciers, fjords and wildlife (humpback whales, bears, mink, moose); day spent aboard ship.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  11. Day 11overnight: aboard ship

    The ancient ice of Hubbard Glacier

    Cruise to Hubbard Glacier, the world's longest tidewater glacier, with onboard naturalist commentary, then overnight toward Juneau.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  12. Day 12overnight: aboard ship

    Free time in Juneau

    Free day in Juneau, Alaska's state capital, with optional excursions (Mendenhall Glacier walk, Alaska State Museum, whale-watching, glacier biking and brewery tasting).

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  13. Day 13overnight: aboard ship

    Ketchikan - Alaska's 'First City'

    Dock in Ketchikan, home to the world's largest collection of standing totem poles; visit the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  14. Day 14overnight: aboard ship

    Return to Vancouver

    Sail back through the Inside Passage past Vancouver Island, with a final dinner onboard.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  15. Day 15

    Traveling home

    Disembark in Vancouver after breakfast, free to travel home or continue exploring independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Sulphur Mountain gondola ascent, then a coach tour to Lake Louise and Emerald Lake via the Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint
  • Day 5Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West route in SilverLeaf Class past Castle Mountain, Kicking Horse Pass, and the Continental Divide
  • Day 6Second day on Rocky Mountaineer through the Thompson and Fraser Canyons past Hell's Gate to Vancouver
  • Day 10Cruise past Glacier Bay's tidewater glaciers and fjords with opportunities to sight humpback whales, bears, and moose
  • Day 11Cruise to Hubbard Glacier, the world's longest tidewater glacier, with onboard naturalist commentary
  • Day 13Visit to Ketchikan to explore the world's largest collection of standing totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
  • 7-night cruise onboard MS Celebrity Summit
  • Five-Star service onboard
  • Wi-Fi onboard MS Celebrity Summit
  • SilverLeaf Class rail travel
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Classic Drinks Package: Beer, spirits, cocktails and wine by the glass included onboard MS Celebrity Summit
  • All guided tours and excursions during your escorted tour

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included
  • Offshore excursions payable onboard MS Celebrity Summit
  • Tips & gratuities not included onboard MS Celebrity Summit

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Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included in the price?
Yes. The price includes two days on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Class from Banff to Vancouver, plus all coach travel and the seven-night cruise aboard the Celebrity Summit. Flights and airport transfers are not included.
Is this tour escorted?
Yes. Vacations By Rail provides a Tour Manager from start to finish to oversee the entire 15-day tour.
What meals are included?
Nine breakfasts, eight lunches, and seven dinners are included, plus a Classic Drinks Package (beer, spirits, cocktails, and wine by the glass) onboard the cruise.
What accommodation is included?
The tour includes seven nights in 3-star hotels: one night in Calgary, three nights in Banff, one night in Kamloops, two nights in Vancouver, and seven nights aboard the Celebrity Summit.
What guided activities are included?
Included are a gondola ascent on Sulphur Mountain, a coach excursion to Lake Louise and Emerald Lake, a four-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver's Gastown, Chinatown, and Stanley Park, and visits to Ketchikan's Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park. Juneau offers optional shore excursions (naturalist walks, whale-watching, the Alaska State Museum, glacier biking, and brewery tastings) at additional cost.
How physically demanding is this tour?
The tour is rated Mobility Rating 2, meaning moderate activity. It includes a gondola ride, walking tours, stairs, and optional hikes in Juneau, but no extreme climbing or prolonged strenuous activity.

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